Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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' - . Brad Davis moves the ball against Goshen. Parents ' Weekend After the first five weeks of school, Parent ' s Weekend Is looked forward to with great excitement and anticipation. The freshmen, especially, enjoy the op- portunity to see Mom and Dad, as well as to show ofF the campus and to in- troduce their new friends. The over- whelming response of the parents was evident as they roamed the campus in masses. Parent ' s Weekend began with Friday ' s chapel service. The message was delivered by Dr. Bill Bright, founder and President of Campus Crusade for Christ, International. Friday night the Lamb ' s Players ' Theatre presented Pardon Me Christian, But Your Old Nature is Showing . The parents and students were up early Saturday morn- ing, for a Family Prayer Breakfast. The Taylor Music Department provided Sat- urday evening ' s entertainment. The weekend was drawn to a dramatic close at the Sunday morning worship service. Harold E. Hughes, former U.S. Senator and Governor from Iowa, was the fea- tured speaker. The participation of the parents was deeply appreciated in mak- ing this year ' s Parent ' s Weekend a suc- cess. 2nd West ' s River Raft Saturday morning Family Prayer Breakfast. 23

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El-hun Eckert and her family attend the game against Wilmington Jim Wheeler records went on sale outside the gate before the game and at halftime JIM WHEELER MEMORIAL STADI 22

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Senior Class Representatives Dwight Jacobsen and Nancy Laky. For most people, Homecoming 1980 was the weekend of October 24-26. For the planning committee, Homecoming 1980 started in April. The initial group of planners had an enormous task be- fore them, the first step being that of appointing fifteen committee chairmen. Publicity, the country picnic, Dionne Warwick Concert, Coffeehouse, Chapel, etc., are only a few of the committees that were formed to make Homecoming 80 a reality. Throughout the summer months the co-chairmen sent out let- ters to keep this newly formed group excited and motivated. September was the kick-off month to dig in and get to work. What type of music should we have at the coffee house? Tommy Taylor needs a miniature tux! Where can I get a popcorn machine? Let ' s get these tickets sold! I need 25 pumpkins for the picnic!?! The tension, fury, and insanity mounted until it happened. To our sur- prise, the weekend came and went very smoothly. Friday ' s Homecoming chapel officially started the weekend. It in- cluded the traditional Taylor fight song and nostalgic choir. Friday evening was the much talked about concert; Dionne Warwick. Saturday featured an alumni brunch, a country picnic with all the tri- mmings, a T.U. football game, and Ex- travaganza ' 80 in the evening. Sunday ' s chapel brought a fitting conclusion to the weekend, as Dr. Ted Engstrom presented the message. Truly, Homecoming 1980 was a memorable weekend, and those who played a part in it are proud . . . and ex- hausted. Ellen Eckert Tommy Taylor performs at Ex travaganza ' 80 . Ken Delp and Janice Hallford cheerfully brave the weather at the football game. 24